Abatacept and Acyclovir

• Generic Name: abatacept
• Dosage Forms: n.a.
• Other Brand Names: Orencia, Orencia ClickJect, Orencia Prefilled Syringe

Abatacept a protein that prevents your body's immune system from attacking healthy tissues such as joints. The immune system helps your body fight infections. In people with autoimmune disorders, the immune system mistakes the body's own cells for invaders and attacks them.

Abatacept is used to treat the symptoms of rheumatoid arthritis, and to prevent joint damage caused by these conditions. abatacept is for adults and children who are at least 2 years old.

Abatacept is also used to treat active psoriatic arthritis in adults.

Abatacept is not a cure for any autoimmune disorder and will only treat the symptoms of your condition.

Abatacept may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide.

• Generic Name: acyclovir
• Dosage Forms: n.a.
• Other Brand Names: Sitavig, Zovirax

Acyclovir is an antiviral drug. It slows the growth and spread of the herpes virus in the body. It will not cure herpes, but it can lessen the symptoms of the infection.

Acyclovir is used to treat infections caused by herpes viruses, such as genital herpes, cold sores, shingles, and chicken pox, as well as varicella (chickenpox), and cytomegalovirus.

Acyclovir may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide.